Chapter 3 – Static Testing
Lint – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
A static analysis tool that flags programming errors, bugs, stylistic errors and suspicious constructs.
In simple words
A tool like ESLint or Pylint that reads code and warns about likely problems.
Exam tip
Linting runs in seconds and catches whole classes of defects before code is even committed.
Related terms
- Static AnalysisTools scan source code, models or documents to find defects without running the software.
- Coding StandardTeam-agreed rules for naming, formatting and structuring code so everyone writes it the same way.
- Code SmellA pattern in code (long function, duplicate code, huge class) that suggests a design problem.
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